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Building towards age prediction

OpenAI ships age prediction and parental controls to ChatGPT—the first major safety feature built for teen users.

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Why it matters

OpenAI is moving beyond model capability into user safety infrastructure, signaling a shift toward family-safe AI products and potential regulatory compliance ahead of stricter youth protection laws.

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5 to know
  1. Age prediction feature rolling out in ChatGPT

  2. Parental controls added to platform

  3. Focus on age-appropriate content for teens

  4. Family support tools being introduced

  5. Published September 16, 2025

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Publisher excerpt: Learn how OpenAI is building age prediction and parental controls in ChatGPT to create safer, age-appropriate experiences for teens while supporting families with new tools.
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